"Miss Yao is beautiful and gentle, I like her very much, how could I possibly blame her? Everyone makes mistakes sometimes..."
Just pretend, anyone can do that.
The maid scoffed, placed the items in her hands on the table, and said in a low voice, "Young Master Mu, this is black chicken soup that my young lady personally stewed for you before dawn, and some pastries that she had to queue for a long time to buy. Please try them."
Mu Bai didn't reply. He lowered his eyes, closed the door, and sat obediently on the stone bench closest to Su Ruanruan.
He glanced at Su Ruanruan discreetly, not daring to utter a sound.
Yao Yutong sat opposite her and glared at her maid, saying, "You talk too much."
The maid lowered her eyelids and muttered, "Miss is kind-hearted and won't let me say anything. I wonder who secretly wiped away tears after getting two blisters on their wrist."
Upon hearing this, Yao Yutong hid her wrist in her sleeve and said sternly, "Xiao Lian! You're becoming more and more unruly!"
The maid named Xiaolian then stood obediently behind her without saying a word.
A hint of guilt welled up on Mu Bai's fair face.
"Miss Yao, you've gone to so much trouble. I am truly unworthy of your kindness..."
"Brother Mu, you're too kind. I'm your junior sister, so naturally I should pay more attention to you. My grandfather values you so much, I can't let him down, can I?"
Listening to their conversation, Su Ruanruan suddenly remembered that it would be some time later.
Mu Bai is going to take the imperial examination to become a scholar.
If one passed the imperial examination and became a Juren (a successful candidate in the provincial-level imperial examinations), it would be equivalent to a modern-day college or graduate student.
He'll be surrounded by even more beautiful women by then.
If Yao Yutong comes along, then there will be Jin Yutong, Xu Yutong...
Su Ruanruan picked at her fingers out of boredom.
Damn it, we haven't even had a bite of Tang Sanzang's flesh yet, and so many people are already eyeing it.
Feeling down, I couldn't listen to anything they were saying.
Just because you don't speak doesn't mean others will treat you like you're mute.
"If I remember correctly, Miss Su is from Maoshan Village, right? It must be hard work for you to go to town at such a young age."
The maid Xiaolian interjected, "Miss, the city gates haven't opened yet. Perhaps they didn't go back last night."
"Xiao Lian, you're being nosy again. Miss Su is not yet married, so please don't say things that could damage her reputation."
She smiled apologetically, "Miss Su, please don't take it to heart. Xiao Lian has always been outspoken and blunt. I'll have her apologize to you."
Looking at the two of them putting on an act, Su Ruanruan said with a forced smile, "Since I entered the door, Miss Yao has already apologized to me twice. If she keeps apologizing, I'll start to think that Miss Yao's apologies are worthless."
Yao Yutong felt awkward for a moment, bit her lip, lowered her eyes, and looked quite aggrieved.
Mu Bai lowered his voice and called out, "Ruan Ruan, don't be rude..."
Oh, so you're protecting her now?
╭(╯^╰)╮ Hmph, men, they really are all big pigs!
Su Ruanruan ignored Mu Bai, stood up, patted the wrinkles on her body, glanced at everyone, and walked out. "A woodcutter can't keep up with a shepherd. I have to go sell tofu. I won't disturb you two from catching up."
"Soft..."
Mu Bai knew that Ruan Ruan was completely angry and was about to chase after her.
But then she heard the maid calling out urgently, "Miss, Miss."
Mu Bai turned around and saw Yao Yutong leaning weakly against the maid, her face pale.
"Miss Yao, what's wrong with you?"
“My young lady suffers from hunger and overeating; she must have been exhausted from working in the kitchen this morning.”
"Consumption due to hunger or overeating? Then I'll go and fetch a doctor right away."
Mu Bai felt extremely guilty and turned to leave.
“Young Master Mu, there’s no need for such trouble. There’s a malt candy stall at the east end of the alley. My young lady will feel better after eating a few pieces of candy. I’d appreciate it if you could go there.”
"Okay, I'll go right away. Please take good care of Miss Yao."
Mu Bai left quickly, leaving only the master and servant in the courtyard.
Seeing that Mu Bai had already left, Yao Yutong got up from the maid and looked around the small courtyard with a look of disgust.
She covered her face with her handkerchief again, went to the simple main room and bedroom, and said with undisguised disdain, "What a poor wretch. I don't know what Grandfather saw in him?"
"Miss, the master said that Young Master Mu Bai is no ordinary person. He wants you to get along well with him and make him admire you. If you can, that would be best. If not, don't offend him, but be sure to befriend him."
"What a joke! Your young lady is as beautiful as a goddess, a hundred times better than that tofu seller. Any man would know which to choose. How could he not admire me? Do you think I would lose to that ugly girl?"
The maidservant lowered her head and said, "Miss is naturally the best. I misspoke."
Meanwhile, Su Ruanruan hid behind a tree, but Mu Bai didn't come after her no matter how long she waited.
Just as she was about to leave, she saw Mu Bai rushing out of the courtyard and heading in another direction.
She followed him stealthily and saw him stop in front of a snack vendor, buy a bag of malt candy, and then leave in a hurry.
Su Ruanruan gritted her teeth, "You, Mu Bai, you really are a big jerk."
That's true, what does she have to compete with others?
Others were born into a family of great scholars, but she was an orphan without parents.
In her previous life, she was a medical doctor, but now she can only pretend to be an ignorant woman who can't read many words.
Even her stunningly beautiful face, which rivals that of peach blossoms and apricot blossoms, was not to be shown in public, for fear of bringing disaster upon herself.
Sigh, Su Ruanruan let out a long sigh, feeling somewhat sad and frustrated.
As she walked, she wondered when she could live the ideal life of luxury and having handsome men by her side.
"Ouch."
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